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Acknowledements.
We cannot conclude without recording our deep obligation
to our Medical Assessor, Lt.-Col A. J. H. Russell, C.B.E., LM.S. From
first to last he has given to us the benefit of his wide knowledge of Indian
life and conditions, extending over twenty-four years : over the whole
field of our enquiry he has been a wise and trusted colleague, and his
contributions to our deliberations and to this Report have been invaluable.
We also acknowledge the help we have received from our
Secretaries, Mr S. Lall, 1.C.S. and Mr A. Dibdin. The former came to
us with considerable knowledge of Indian industrial subjects, and this,
combined with a capacity for sustained work, has been of the greatest
use to us. The latter has shown unfailing energy, and his diligence
in administration has materially lightened our task.
Our whole staff has brought to its difficult, and often exhausting,
duties an energy and devotion for which we are deeply grateful. In
particular, we must mention our Assistant Secretary, Mr J. H. Green,
M.B.E., who was largely responsible for the efficient arrangement of our
tours, and the Superintendent of the office, Mr M. Aslam, of whose
capacity and courtesy we cannot speak too highly.
Sir Victor Sassoon and Mr Ahmed sign the Report subject
to the minutes which follow it. To the minute of the former the rest
of ns have appended some comments.
All of which we submit for Your Maiesty’s gracious consi-
deration.
J. H. WHITLEY, Chairman.
V. S. SRINAVASA SASTRI
VICTOR SASSOON.

Arex. R. Murray.

A. G. Crow.

K. AmmED.

G. D. Birra.

Jomx CLIFF,

N. M. JosHL

D. Cuaman LaiL.

B. M. 1 Por Powrr.
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Delhi. 14th March. 1931.